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Introduced
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
In Committee
01/28/2019
01/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require individuals nominated or appointed to Senate-confirmed positions or to positions of a confidential or policymaking character to disclose certain types of contributions made or solicited by, or at the request of, the individuals. This bill requires presidentially appointed executive branch officials to disclose whether they have solicited donations for or contributed funds to political action committees, political non-profits, or industry trade associations.
AI Summary
This bill, the Conflicts from Political Fundraising Act of 2019, amends the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 to require individuals nominated or appointed to Senate-confirmed positions or to positions of a confidential or policymaking character to disclose certain types of political contributions they have made or solicited. Specifically, the bill requires presidentially appointed executive branch officials to disclose whether they have solicited donations for or contributed funds to political action committees, political non-profits, or industry trade associations. The goal is to address potential conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof arising from such political fundraising activities.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (on 01/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/232/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s232/BILLS-116s232is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s232/BILLS-116s232is.pdf.pdf |
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